Kate Abdo ‘subbed off' CBS Sports Champions League final coverage as new presenter leaves Micah Richards ecstatic
KATE ABDO was substituted off during CBS Sports' coverage of the Champions League final.
The popular presenter, 43, was replaced by colleague Anita Nneka Jones during the build-up to the match.
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Kate Abdo was joined by Thierry Henry in Munich
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Abdo was joined by regulars Thierry Henry, Micah Richards and Jamie Carragher.
Leaving her crew behind, the Mancunian said: "I would love to stay and chat guys but I have other friends waiting for me tonight..."
As Henry, Richards and Carragher groaned, Abdo pointed at Jones and added: "Look who's coming!"
Carra shouted "Anita!" before screaming as footage showed pals David Beckham and Tom Cruise hanging out the Allianz Arena.
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Abdo then waved as she walked off set, adding: "Bye, bye, bye."
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